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SchnorrCS · 11-13-2011, 12:23 AM

I bought it!
1966 short wheel base fleet side.
383/Muncie 4 speed. Runs like a scalded dog!
And yes...... I know..... I didn't build her. Don't be too hard on me, I have built lots of stuff, and currently have a 65 mustang in about 1000000000 pieces in the garage. I bought the chev so my wife has something to follow me to shows in once the stands done. I'll try and throw some pictures up the next time I'm on my desktop instead of my iPad. Unless anyone knows how to post pics from the 'pad...

So far, she's realllll good.
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'63GENIII · 11-13-2011, 12:36 AM

That sounds sweet but some pics would be AWESOME!!!! Congrats. I'm actually leaving next Sat. to head out to Loveland for thanksgiving. I'll be keeping an eye out for cool old iron.

SchnorrCS · 11-13-2011, 12:42 AM

You driving your truck?
I'd kinda hope not. I like mine so far, but it would suck across country.
Hit me up when your in town and you can come check it out and give me some pointers!
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'63GENIII · 11-13-2011, 12:53 AM

Damn I wish! 4 kids and the better half don't exactly fit. Would be pretty hard on the kidneys too! I'll hit ya up if I can get access to my inlaws computer.....

SchnorrCS · 11-13-2011, 10:43 AM

Here's a couple pics. What do you guys think?

**ChiefRocka** · 11-13-2011, 10:52 AM

Nice truck man !!!

But I have to say, it has the wrong year grill on it !!

How about I send you a new correct year grill and we trade ??

glos55 · 11-13-2011, 10:58 AM

Nice!!!! It even looks fast! More pics. Congrats!!!!

jimmydean · 11-13-2011, 11:03 AM

Welcome to the chaos! Truck looks awesome.

'63GENIII · 11-13-2011, 11:19 AM

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Originally Posted by ChiefRocka

Nice truck man !!!

But I have to say, it has the wrong year grill on it !!

How about I send you a new correct year grill and we trade ??

Yeah. John's right. That's a nice '63 grill! Looks like you did really well on that!

markeb01 · 11-13-2011, 11:22 AM

That looks like a fun truck. Hard to beat a manual 4 speed for enjoyment.

198plus · 11-13-2011, 11:22 AM

Nice truck !!!!!

chad64chevy · 11-13-2011, 11:32 AM

really nice truck! i agree we need more pics! inside, under the rear, everyone here loves pictures so the more the better! good luck and once again nice truck!!

blackdawg · 11-13-2011, 11:46 AM

Looks good nice clean truck.

Andyboy · 11-13-2011, 12:48 PM

Nice truck looks solid, Congrats

Rich 5150 69 · 11-13-2011, 01:02 PM

You did good, some times its cheaper to buy one partialy done or started...

**Clyde65** · 11-13-2011, 03:27 PM

Looks alot like my 65, I love it but I'm kinda partial tho
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oldblue1968chevy · 11-13-2011, 03:30 PM

those sparkplug wires threw me off for bit

SchnorrCS · 11-13-2011, 04:31 PM

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Originally Posted by oldblue1968chevy

those sparkplug wires threw me off for bit

Yeah.... The 1-4 cylinders run under the air gap intake. I'm not a fan, but I'll change that sooner rather than later.

So far, she's a good one. Runs real nice. The 383 is brand new, still has the high ZDDP break in oil in it. Muncie is brand new too. Rear end has a eaton in it. Runs real, real strong. Loud as heck too...

I'm planning on getting it registered on Wednesday and I'll get to do a real shake down run.

Only thing she really needs before being street driven is a new set of tires. The rears are brand new 14 inch slicks (Hoosier), fronts are skinny drag fronts. Guy just liked the way they look I guess cause the motor behaves real well on the street.

Greg63 · 11-13-2011, 05:18 PM

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Originally Posted by ChiefRocka

Nice truck man !!!

But I have to say, it has the wrong year grill on it !!

How about I send you a new correct year grill and we trade ??

It didn't take you too long!!

Greg

**Captainfab** · 11-14-2011, 01:29 AM

Nice and clean truck

Like was already said, it can be an advantage buying someone else's project. There are still plenty things you can do to make it 'yours'

MikeN · 11-14-2011, 11:07 AM

Post photos of your shifter and seat if you can. I'd like to use a Muncie 4-speed in my truck, but haven't really come up with a good solution for a shifter that will work with the stock bench seat.

jchav62 · 11-14-2011, 11:27 AM

Very nice!! Welcome to our world...

Dinos63 · 11-14-2011, 11:54 AM

very nice truck!!! great start kat

TheManInBlack · 11-14-2011, 12:21 PM

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Originally Posted by MikeN

Post photos of your shifter and seat if you can. I'd like to use a Muncie 4-speed in my truck, but haven't really come up with a good solution for a shifter that will work with the stock bench seat.

Couldn't you use a stock shifter from an El Camino, my old man had one with factory bench, it has a big bend in it to work around the seat.

BTW truck project looks cool!!

markeb01 · 11-14-2011, 12:37 PM

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Originally Posted by MikeN

Post photos of your shifter and seat if you can. I'd like to use a Muncie 4-speed in my truck, but haven't really come up with a good solution for a shifter that will work with the stock bench seat.

You might check out the newly released Hurst bolt on 55 Chevy shifter handle. It should stick up about 2-3" higher than the welded type and should work great with a bench seat. I believe it is part number 5388620:

11-13-2011, 12:23 AM	#1
SchnorrCS Registered User Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: Loveland, CO Posts: 32	Bought my truck tonight!!! I bought it! 1966 short wheel base fleet side. 383/Muncie 4 speed. Runs like a scalded dog! And yes...... I know..... I didn't build her. Don't be too hard on me, I have built lots of stuff, and currently have a 65 mustang in about 1000000000 pieces in the garage. I bought the chev so my wife has something to follow me to shows in once the stands done. I'll try and throw some pictures up the next time I'm on my desktop instead of my iPad. Unless anyone knows how to post pics from the 'pad... So far, she's realllll good. Posted via Mobile Device

11-13-2011, 12:36 AM	#2
'63GENIII Registered User Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: San Carlos, Ca. Posts: 3,048	Re: Bought my truck tonight!!! That sounds sweet but some pics would be AWESOME!!!! Congrats. I'm actually leaving next Sat. to head out to Loveland for thanksgiving. I'll be keeping an eye out for cool old iron. __________________ Chris '63 k15 long step Vortec 7.4 - L29 Blackbear tune, Five 0 Motorsports injectors, Chris Straub Cam, NV4500, divorced 205 52" front and 63" rear spring swap D44 / 14bff - disc axles Milemarker 9K and 10.5K hydraulic winches 63" & B52 Spring Install http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...ng+swap+thread NV4500 Reverse Build Thread http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...=reverse+build L29 - 7.4 Vortec Build http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...&highlight=L29

11-13-2011, 12:42 AM	#3
SchnorrCS Registered User Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: Loveland, CO Posts: 32	Re: Bought my truck tonight!!! You driving your truck? I'd kinda hope not. I like mine so far, but it would suck across country. Hit me up when your in town and you can come check it out and give me some pointers! Posted via Mobile Device

11-13-2011, 12:53 AM	#4
'63GENIII Registered User Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: San Carlos, Ca. Posts: 3,048	Re: Bought my truck tonight!!! Damn I wish! 4 kids and the better half don't exactly fit. Would be pretty hard on the kidneys too! I'll hit ya up if I can get access to my inlaws computer..... __________________ Chris '63 k15 long step Vortec 7.4 - L29 Blackbear tune, Five 0 Motorsports injectors, Chris Straub Cam, NV4500, divorced 205 52" front and 63" rear spring swap D44 / 14bff - disc axles Milemarker 9K and 10.5K hydraulic winches 63" & B52 Spring Install http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...ng+swap+thread NV4500 Reverse Build Thread http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...=reverse+build L29 - 7.4 Vortec Build http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...&highlight=L29

11-13-2011, 10:43 AM	#5
SchnorrCS Registered User Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: Loveland, CO Posts: 32	Re: Bought my truck tonight!!! Here's a couple pics. What do you guys think? Attached Images

11-13-2011, 10:52 AM	#6
ChiefRocka Hollister, CA. Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Hollister, Ca. Posts: 6,150	Re: Bought my truck tonight!!! Nice truck man !!! But I have to say, it has the wrong year grill on it !! How about I send you a new correct year grill and we trade ?? __________________ John What the Heck is that ?? CURRENT BUILDS: 62 BurbMaster Other Builds: My '63 C-10,LWB,CC,BBW '06 HD StrAight Axle Swap Father/Son '67 C-20, LQ9,4L80,Bagged,8-Lugger !!Good Friend Richard's Build AMERICAN CUSTOMS & CLASSICS (831) 630-1965 www.ACCHOLLISTER.com ACC on FACEBOOK "Rest in Peace, Mom & Dad ... I will see you again someday!"

11-13-2011, 10:58 AM	#7
glos55 Registered User Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: Kalamazoo, MI Posts: 1,008	Re: Bought my truck tonight!!! Nice!!!! It even looks fast! More pics. Congrats!!!!

11-13-2011, 11:03 AM	#8
jimmydean Registered User Join Date: May 2005 Location: Beaverton, OR Posts: 3,728	Re: Bought my truck tonight!!! Welcome to the chaos! Truck looks awesome. __________________ New Project: 1966 LWB C20 Plans: 1/2 ton conversion Dropmember front Dropmember rear Corvette discs Restored raised bed http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s....php?p=4295210

11-13-2011, 11:22 AM	#10
markeb01 Senior Enthusiast Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Spokane Valley, WA Posts: 8,356	Re: Bought my truck tonight!!! That looks like a fun truck. Hard to beat a manual 4 speed for enjoyment.

11-13-2011, 11:22 AM	#11
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11-13-2011, 11:32 AM	#12
chad64chevy Registered User Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: tulsa,ok. Posts: 1,803	Re: Bought my truck tonight!!! really nice truck! i agree we need more pics! inside, under the rear, everyone here loves pictures so the more the better! good luck and once again nice truck!! __________________ my project: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=456163

11-13-2011, 11:46 AM	#13
blackdawg Blackdawg Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: North Delta ,British Columbia Posts: 213	Re: Bought my truck tonight!!! Looks good nice clean truck. __________________ LIFE NEEDS NO RED LIGHTS !! 1966 chevy stepside. Aka Bella. 1998 chevy s-10 4x4 daily driver. my build thread http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=467164

11-13-2011, 12:48 PM	#14
Andyboy Registered User Join Date: May 2010 Location: Visalia, CA Posts: 376	Re: Bought my truck tonight!!! Nice truck looks solid, Congrats

11-13-2011, 01:02 PM	#15
Rich 5150 69 Registered User Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Galt, Calif Posts: 2,437	Re: Bought my truck tonight!!! You did good, some times its cheaper to buy one partialy done or started... __________________ `64 C10 vortec 350/350/373 posi `69 RS/SS 350/350/308 `37 Ford 406/350/324 traclock `68 Dart 370/904/323 suregrip

11-13-2011, 03:27 PM	#16
Clyde65 1965 Chevy C10, 2005 4.8L/4l60 Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: DFW Texas Posts: 8,546	Re: Bought my truck tonight!!! Looks alot like my 65, I love it but I'm kinda partial tho Posted via Mobile Device __________________ Clyde65 Rebuild of Clyde http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...84#post8338184 69 Aristocrat Lo Liner build http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...84#post7561684 *support our troops!*



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11-13-2011, 03:30 PM	#17
oldblue1968chevy Grandpa in the rustmobile... Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Spokane WA/Viola TN Posts: 11,422	Re: Bought my truck tonight!!! those sparkplug wires threw me off for bit __________________ John Goose-1968 C10 355,9.32-1CR, Vortec Heads ,262 voodoo, 3.73:1 3OTT (HS ride/beater/farm truck) http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=317684 Grams 53-1953 Chevrolet Belair http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...=1#post4327784 1969 Chevy C10 Shortbed 4.5/6?" Frame off resto http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=548136 1999 Toyota Tacoma 4x4

11-14-2011, 01:29 AM	#20
Captainfab 60-66 Nut Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Coeur d'Alene, Idaho Posts: 23,252	Re: Bought my truck tonight!!! Nice and clean truck Like was already said, it can be an advantage buying someone else's project. There are still plenty things you can do to make it 'yours' __________________ Power Steering Box Adapter Plates For Sale HERE Power Brake Booster Adapter Brackets For Sale '63-'66 HERE and '67-'72 HERE and '60-'62 HERE and "60-'62 with clutch HERE Rear Disc Brake Brackets For Sale. Impala SS calipers HERE Camaro Calipers HERE D52 Calipers HERE 6 Lug HERE Hydroboost Mounting Plates HERE

11-14-2011, 11:07 AM	#21
MikeN Registered User Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Marietta, GA Posts: 806	Re: Bought my truck tonight!!! Post photos of your shifter and seat if you can. I'd like to use a Muncie 4-speed in my truck, but haven't really come up with a good solution for a shifter that will work with the stock bench seat.

11-14-2011, 11:27 AM	#22
jchav62 1962 C-10 Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Las Vegas, New Mexico Posts: 4,978	Re: Bought my truck tonight!!! Very nice!! Welcome to our world... __________________ Joseph Chavez "See the USA in a Chevrolet!!" ......................_____ .........________//__{\_____ ,,,,,,,/__(O)___//___/__(O)_/ 1962 C10 Shortbed Fleetside 327/th350 GV overdrive 1974 C10 Longbed Fleetside 350/th350 "The Trash Truck" 1999 Chevy 2500 OBS, Longbed 5.7/4L80E 4x4 2015 GMC Sierra SLE 1500 4x4

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